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Cal U Parent & Family E-News: April 2012

Spring Fever

Springtime can be one of
the best times to be on campus. The unseasonably
mild weather this year may have also brought an
early dose of Spring Fever! Barbeques,
frisbees, pick-up games, music occasionally blaring -
even the most motivated student might tend
towards distraction. But with some intentionality, your
student can enjoy it all, or at least some of it. Encourage
him/her to find the balance, to stay the course, stick
to a schedule, and set priorities. Maybe even take that
study group outside. After all, working hard and
enjoying life at the same time is a valuable lesson.

Registration for Fall 2012

Current students will
register for Fall 2012 classes beginning April 9-13.
Students should watch for campus announcements
detailing information and instructions. General
registration protocol is as follows: Seniors - April 9th, Juniors - April 10th, No Registration - April
11th, Sophomores - April 12th, and Freshmen - April 13th.

Is Your Student Ready? 3 Questions Parents
Should Ask Before Students Register For
Next Semester Classes

1. Do you have a copy of
your major advisement sheet, and have you
reviewed it to determine the suggested course
sequence? If not, advisement sheets are available in
the respective academic departments, the Scheduling Center, or listed in the undergraduate catalogue.

2. Have you met with
your faculty advisor to discuss your class choices? If
not, schedule an appointment as soon as possible by
emailing your faculty advisor or by visiting your
department to speak with the secretary directly.

3. Have you checked to
make sure that you don’t have any “holds” on your
student account? If not, students should log into VIP, and check their registration status
under the “Academic Tools” tab. Note: An account hold
will prohibit a student from registering until the
issue is resolved, and the hold is released by the office
that imposed it. A “hold” may be placed on a student’s
account for a variety of reasons, including past
due payments, fees, fines, and advisement.

Transcripts

Students work hard both
inside and outside the classroom. With a tight
job market forecast, it’s important that they
prepare now to present future employers with a picture
of the “whole” candidate. Cal U makes it possible
by offering both an academic transcript and an
activities transcript. Academic Transcript is
an official University document that records a student’s
complete academic history including enrollment,
degree major/minor, and grade information while at
California University of PA. More about Academic Transcript

Activities Transcript is
an official University document that records a student’s
extracurricular activities, learning experiences,
and accomplishments while at California University
of PA. Note: Students must register and maintain
their activities transcript. Use of an activities
transcript is voluntary, but strongly encouraged. More about Activities
Transcript

The University community
gathers each spring semester during Honors Convocation to celebrate the hard work and academic
excellence of students. Presidential Scholars
and their families are invited to the ceremony and
reception following. What better way to show your support
and pride! Students must RSVP to their
appropriate dean’s office by Friday, April 13. Event Details

Web Courses

Online courses can add
flexibility to a college student’s life; and most
students take at least one or two web courses before
graduating. Web courses give students opportunities
to further develop computer competencies, time management
and organizational skills, personal study
habits, and self-discipline. Students use the D2L
(Desire2Learn) online platform accessed through the
student VIP or the University main webpage under “Quick
Links”. View a D2L tutorial

Summer College

College students take
summer courses for various reasons – to catch up,
keep up, to graduate early, or lighten the academic
course load during the rest of the year. Cal U Summer
College offers 150 courses, opportunities to earn
additional credits by attending five-week or ten-week
classes on campus and online. Note: A student should
seek faculty advisor assistance before registering for
any classes by scheduling an appointment to discuss
academic planning. Summer Course Schedule
and Registration

Important Change to
Summer Financial Aid

Beginning Summer 2012
the Financial Aid Office is implementing changes to
the way summer financial aid is processed. There
will be NO Summer Loan Application. IF your
student is enrolled for summer, student Federal Direct
Stafford loans will automatically be processed for all
three summer, fall, and spring semesters. If your
student does not wish to receive loans for all three
semesters, he/she must please fill out a Stafford loan
adjustment form or contact the Financial Aid Office to
have the loans reprocessed. Note: Summer aid will be
awarded after a student’s grades for the Spring
semester have been submitted and satisfactory
academic progress has been verified. More information about
Summer Financial Aid

“Bachelor of Fun”

Spring 2012 Graduate and
Undergraduate Commencements will be
held on May 11 and May 12. Are you attending
with kids? Then be sure to visit the Cal U Family and
Kids’ Area for refreshments and activities prior to the
start of the ceremony. Cal U Family and Kids’
Area

Summer Educational
Enrichment for Kids (SEEK)

Learning can be so cool!
Children from grades 1-8 are invited to enjoy a
red carpet experience this summer as SEEK Goes
Hollywood!Learn More About Summer Camp